"You have no business to permit her to witness such scenes," Whately
interrupted sternly. "You should see that she's little more than an
inexperienced child and--"
"Hush, sir," said Miss Lou. "Who has given you the right to dictate
to me or to this gentleman? I'm in no mood for any more such words,
cousin. To-day, at least, no one has taken advantage of my
inexperience. Good-evening," and she passed on, leaving him chafing
in impatient anger and protest.
At the house Mrs. Whately began expostulations also, but the girl
said, "Please don't talk to me now. By and by I will tell you what
will touch all the woman in your heart."
"I earnestly suggest," added Dr. Borden, "that you take Miss Baron
to her room, and that nothing more be said to disturb her. She is
overwrought and has reached the limit of endurance."
The lady had the tact to acquiesce at once. After reaching her room
Miss Lou exclaimed, "But I have not been to young Waldo."
"I have," replied her aunt, "and will see him again more than once
before I retire.
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